Jackson Zoo inspection uncovers rodent waste, spoiled food and broken enclosures
Incident Date:
10/02/2026
Location:
Jackson, MS - USA
Facility Name:
Jackson Zoo
Facility Type:
Non-accredited Facility (RSZ)
Incident Category:
Legal/illegal issue (LI)
Species:
Other
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Animal disposition:
Other
Summary:
JACKSON, MS – City officials said Friday that staff members at the Jackson Zoo have taken steps to address issues that were revealed during a recent U.S. Department of Agriculture inspection.
Inspectors found standing water and mold in the zoo’s veterinary hospital, expired medications, rodent waste near animal food and multiple enclosure problems that could put animals at risk. The routine inspection was conducted Aug. 25 by the USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. The report lists 16 findings involving the facility’s animal care, housing, food, sanitation, pest control and staffing.
Zoo officials are working to implement a tracking and reporting process as corrections are made.
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